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ANNOUNCED

MASS INTENTIONS

IN MEMORIAL

Week of April 17, 2016

The wine and host are being offered in

loving memory of Mary Faks requested by

Geraldine Treyman.

The candle at the St. Anthony Statue is being

offered in loving memory of George Hanna

(65th Wedding Anniversary) requested by his

wife, Ellen.

The red rose at the Immaculate Heart of

Mary Statue is being offered in loving

memory of Pasquale Perrotta requested by

family.

and our faithful departed loved ones

The sick and the homebound of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish

Girolama Loiacono Johanna Brooks

Aubrey Deno Katherine Fagan

Jean Czark Brian Murphy

Martha Rodriguez

Kalish Chandra Adele Infortunio Susan Perrapato Al Normandia Ursala Wojcik

Al Biondi Florence Biondi

Anne Brigati Douglas Browsky

Carol LoPorto Eugene Treyman, Jr.

Mira Sirafin Geraldine Young Brian Dilberian Celeste Cirello

Amy Grillo

Maria Rinaldi Luis Martinez Patricia Dunn Linda Dalton

Eleanor Mancuso Maria Ruocco Al Normandia

Steve Lee Helen O’Brien Regina Finn

Louis Bartolomeo Andrew Bartolomeo

Charles “Skippy” Cleary Kaitlyn Intintoli Jenny Kohulka Chris Hanna Jerry Casey

Geraldine Treyman Dolores DiGiosaffatte

Marion Kearney Frank Noll Mike Getz Joe Rosato

Michael Deorio Edward O’Brien Daniel Ramirez

Mary Julian Michele Micari

Al Catullo Tom Riviello

WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3

MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2016 Acts 11:1-18 Jn 10:1-10

8:45 Carmela and Lucia Pompa

By Maria and Vincent Turzo

TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016 Acts 11:19-26 Jn 10:22-30

8:45 Gennaro and Doria Families

By Enrico Doria

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016 Acts 12:24-13:5a Jn 12:44-50

8:45 Anna DeBernardo

By sister, Amy Grillo

THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 Acts 13:13-25 Jn 13:16-20

8:45 Bridget Esposito (Birth Remembrance)

By Esposito Family

FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2016 Acts 13:26-33 Jn 14:1-6

8:45 Kathleen Madden

By Suzanne O’Donnell

SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2016 Acts 13:44-52 Jn 14:7-14

8:45 Parish Family of Immaculate Heart of Mary

5:00 Joseph A. and Marion Ryan

By daughters, Patty and Nancy

Thomas Raimondo

By Tom and Pat Nordby

Ed McNulty

By Frank and Terry Noll

Glen Alan Speller Jr.

By Hugh Kelly

Connie Piselli

By Caiazzo Family

SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2016 Acts 14:21-27

Rv 21:1-5a

Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

8:45 Tanya Ferguson

By Donna Slivoski

11:45 Monthly Mass Enrollment

4:30 (Urdu)

There are weekly offerings of

Bread and Wine ($25),

Sanctuary and Altar Candles ($20) or

Saint Candles ($10).

Please come or call the rectory.

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Are You Aware?

It has been our experience at times

that some people may feel they are

not able to receive Communion due

to divorce or other personal issues.

Often times, there may be a

misunderstanding regarding Church Teaching in these

matters. You are encouraged to see Fr. Gill, S. Mary Ann,

Deacons Jim, or John for clarity so that you do not miss

the opportunity to celebrate the healing presence of Jesus

in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and in turn come to the

Table of the Lord.

“When I was hungry, you gave me to eat.” ( Mt. 25)

Our pantry is in need of non-perishable items

such as: cereals, peanut butter, jelly, canned

vegetables, fruits, and soups, tuna fish,

crackers, non-refrigerated milk (ex. Parmalat), etc.

Our Parish pledged to #WalkwithFrancis—donating

to the Food Pantry is a good way to walk.

OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP & VOLUNTEER

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul

Gives Back!

Immaculate Heart of Mary should share

in the profits. For each car, truck or

van, running or not the Society of Saint

Vincent de Paul will give back to our church $50/

$100 per vehicle. Maybe you don’t have a vehicle,

but a family member, friend or neighbor has an old or

neglected vehicle in their driveway

that they would like to dispose of.

Call the Society of Saint Vincent de

Paul at: 718.491.2525. Thank You!

Please remember our men and women

serving throughout the world in

the US Military in your prayer.

Cancer Guild Needs Your Help!

Donations of Cotton & Flannel Sheets

and Quilts for Padding

are needed in order to continue

their work of sewing Cancer Pads!

Donations can be brought to the Rectory.

Faith Book

4th SUNDAY OF EASTER - April 17, 2016

Acts 13: 43-52; Psalm 100;

Rev. 7: 9, 14-17; John 10: 27-30

From today’s Gospel reading

Jesus said:

"My sheep hear my voice,

I know them and they know me.

I give them eternal life an they shall never perish.

Reflection:

Eternal life is the deep life that begins now for those

who hear and act on Jesus' words. It provides: solid

ground for us to stand on during life’s storms; peace

even amid great change; forgiveness each time we

ask; healing for life's wounds. We have passed from

death to life. "Eternal life" is both a gift now for be-

lievers and a promise that will not be fully realized

until the future.

So we ask ourselves:

Can I say that I experience eternal life now?

How? And what fosters and nurtures eternal life in

me?

–Ministry Resources

PASCHAL CANDLE

During the Easter Season

our Paschal Candle is

placed near the ambo where the Word of God is

proclaimed. It is lit each time the people of God

gather. The Easter Candle has always had a

connection with the Easter Vigil. It is during the Vigil

that the candle was solemnly lit from the Easter fire.

The Paschal Candle has a special significance at

baptisms and at funerals because the focus of both

these events is on the new life that we share in the

Risen Christ. The Paschal Candle should be

a reminder of the promise of Jesus: "Where two or

three are gathered in my name, there I am in the midst

of them.

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Collection for :

April 9/10, 2016 - $4,491.00

The Tablet—$510.00

April 11/12, 2015 - $3,815.00

Second Collection: $449.87 Pennies for Mary: $

Average donation per person: $7.41 Estimated Weekly Expenses: $8,981.00

Mass Attendance: 606

Children’s Liturgy:

Palm Gardens Nursing Home: 42

Thank you for your generosity to IHM!

Generations of Faith, named after the numerous

generations of Catholics raised and living in the many

tight knit neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens, will

focus on three main goals: to strengthen the parishes of

Brooklyn and Queens (50%), serve and care for senior

priests (37.5%), and foster the formation of the Catholic

faith for future generations (12.5%).

Dear Parishioner,

I first want to express my

most sincere gratitude to all

who came to the Mass and Candle Light Vigil for the

people of Pakistan last week. Your prayerful presence and

concern for those affected by the Easter Sunday bombing

meant so much to all who had gathered. Thank You!

The Immaculate Heart of Mary Family is supportive,

encouraging, and present in such a meaningful way. Next

Sunday, April 24th, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will be

joining us for the 4:30 p.m. Mass. Due to a previous

commitment in another parish, he was unable to be with us

last week. So once again, the 4:30 p.m. Mass will be in

both English and Urdu. I invite you to join us.

Next Sunday, our parish will welcome 24 children to the

Table of the Lord at the 5:00 p.m. Mass and 11:45 a.m.

Mass. The children, both from St. Joseph the Worker

Catholic Academy and our Children’s Faith Formation

Program, have been preparing and praying as this day

draws near. I ask you to pray for them and their families

that they may always find a place at this very special Table.

And most importantly, pray that they continue to be

nourished by the Body and Blood of our Lord.

I have been meeting with our diocesan representative for

Generations of Faith. Meaghan Leonard is helping us to

organize and prepare literature that will be distributed in

the weeks ahead. Some have expressed concern that they

have not received anything regarding the Annual Catholic

Appeal. Thank you for your interest and desire to support

our parish. The usual Annual Catholic Appeal Goal has

been folded into the Generations of Faith Goal. I promise

details are coming—we are scheduled in the third phase of

the Generations of Faith Campaign along with several

other parishes. So again, please know that I am grateful

for your generosity and enthusiasm.

Finally, the days are drawing close for our Spring

Extravaganza. Do you have your ticket?

Fr. Gill Sign-Up

GET CONNECTED TO IHM!

Register today and join the flock!

Go to www.flocknote.com/ihm

or Text: ihm to 84576

Once at the site, click on “Register” to

establish your account and create your password.

Then you can join ‘lists’ that represent

parish ministries and groups at IHM.

This service allows you to make your weekly (deducted one time per month) or monthly donation to

Immaculate Heart of Mary directly from your credit/debit card or bank account. For more information or to

set-up an account, visit our website:

www.ihmbrooklyn.org then

click on Making a Donation

As always, thank you for your continued support!

Every One Counts! Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Census 2016

We continue the “In Pew” phase of our Census.

Census forms are available at the

doors of the church. In addition,

the young people of our parish will

distribute census forms after

communion. You may take the

form home to complete or

complete it in the Church today.

GS—Good Shepherd Center (East 4th Street)

C—Church

R—Rectory (Back Meeting Room)

MC—Marian Center (Rectory Basement)

SC—School Commons (Cafeteria)

SG—School Gym

S CO2, CO3, CO4– Classrooms —School Basement

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SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2016

8:45 A.M. & 11:45 A.M.

4:00 P.M. Rosary and Mass (Urdu)

MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2016

11:30 A.M. Cancer Guild MC

TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016

9:30 A.M. Church of Mercy MC

1:00 P.M. Golden Age Meeting MC

6:00 P.M. Life Teen MC

6:30 P.M. Sports G

7:30 P.M. Charismatic Prayer Meeting C

8:00 P.M. AA GS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016

1:00 P.M. Crochet and Knitting MC

3:15 P.M. cuori BELLissimi! GS

4:30 P.M. Faith Formation S

6:30 P.M. Pickleball for Children SG

7:00 P.M. Adult Confirmation R

7:30 P.M. Pickleball for Adults SG

7:30 P.M. Choir C

THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016

6:30 P.M. Sports G

7:00 P.M. Scouts S

FRIDAY, April 22, 2016

3:30 P.M. Blessing of the Gowanus Canal

4:30 P.M. Girl Scouts SC

5:00 P.M. Cadettes SC

6:30 P.M. Cub Scouts SC

8:00 P.M. AA GS

SATURDAY, April 23, 2016

6:00 P.M. Life Teen MC

Singing Boosts the Immune

System of Cancer Patients! Are you coping with cancer, either as a

patient or a caregiver? If so, you’re

probably under a lot of emotional stress 

— a state that has been shown to weaken the immune

system, which is the last thing you want. You may be

inclined to stay home and nurse your troubles in private.

But newly published research points to a far better choice:

Head out to choir practice!

Singing in a choir boosts levels of immune proteins in

people affected by cancer, reduces stress and improves

your mood, according to a new study published last week

by Tenovus Cancer Care and the Royal College of Music.

This research finds that choir rehearsals help put cancer

patients in the best possible position to receive treatment

and maintain remission.

CNN reports “Choir members gave samples of their saliva

before an hour of singing, and then again just after. The

samples were analyzed to see what changes occurred in a

number of hormones, immune proteins, neuropeptides and

receptors. Results showed that singing was associated with

significant reductions in stress hormones, such as cortisol,

and increases in quantities of cytokines - proteins of the

immune system - which boosts the body's ability to fight

serious illness.”

Obviously, more research will be needed to confirm these

early findings. However, there is no harm in singing, so

why not try it? And if you don’t believe this, ask some of

our choir members…

Steven Vaughan Director of Music Ministry

http://music.IHMBrooklyn.org/

music@IHMBrooklyn.org

REHEARSALS THIS WEEK

cuori BELLissimi! — Wed., 4/20 3:15 PM Good Shepherd

Faith Formation — Wed., 4/20 4:45 PM Church

Choir — Wed., 4/20 7:30 PM Church

FREE CONCERTS THIS WEEK

Klein Oak Chorale — Mon., 4/18 4:00 PM

TX guest HS choir @ St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Rolie Polie Guacamole — Tues., 4/19 11:00 AM

Kids sing-along @ Brooklyn Central Library

Klein Collins High School Choir — Tues., 4/19 1:30 PM

TX guest choir @ St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Fairfield Country Day School Concert Choir — Fri., 4/22 4:00 PM

CT guest choir @ St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Music in Motion — Sat., 4/23 4:00 PM

Family concert @ Bargemusic, Fulton Ferry Landing

Schedule of Services at Palm Gardens

April 17 - EMHC

April 24 - Folk Group

IHM 10th

Annual Vacation

Bible School

Tuesday,

July 5th —

Friday,

July 15th

Our School and Parish

Children’s Faith Formation News

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Saint Joseph the Worker

Catholic Academy News!

241 Prospect Park West

Brooklyn, NY 11215

Phone: 718.768.7629

Visit our School Website at:

www.SJWCA.org Registration is On-going!

4th Annual Card Party

Friday, May 13th at 7:00 P.M.

Shepherd’s Hall under Holy Name Church

Saturday, April 16th - A Friend Indeed-

A night on Christian Friendship

Tuesday, April 19th – XLT-Adoration

Saturday, April 23rd -Game Night

Tuesday, April 26th – Movie Night.

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings take place

Tuesday and Saturday in the Marian Center

6:00 PM—8:00 PM.

Enter through the Rectory.

Call John Mancuso if you have any

questions at 646-573-9418.

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, April 20th

Class 4:30 p.m. in the School

Wednesday, April 27th

NO CLASS

Classes Resume

Wednesday, May 4th in Church

Life Teen Pasta Dinner

Saturday, May 14th at 6:00 p.m.

Brooklyn Prospect Charter School

3002 Fort Hamilton Parkway

Adults: $15

Children: $8

Raffles and 50/50

Tickets available!

Raffle Tickets $100 Each Prizes:

$5,000, $2,000, $1,000 & $500

Includes two dinner tickets!

Youth Ministry

Children age 4 through 10 years old.

Watch the Bulletin for more details

and registration information.

Volunteers Are Needed to Make it Work! Teen Volunteers are needed—you must

have completed 7th grade.

Adult Volunteers are also needed!

VIRTUS Training is Required for all Volunteers!

There will be a fine array of terrific prizes to be won!

Bring your OWN Food and Drink!

Soda, Water, Coffee, Tea, Chips and Cookies will be provided.

No Walk-Ins! Be sure to purchase tickets in advance!

Mail in tear off by Friday, April 22nd or drop it off!

You can win an Apple Watch, Coach Bag, Pandora Necklace

or a Disney Vacation and More!!!

Combo Packs will not be sold at event!

“Mercy is the very foundation of the Church’s life.

All of her pastoral activity should be caught up

in the tenderness she makes present to believers;

nothing in her preaching and in her witness

to the world can be lacking in mercy”

PopeFrancis

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Baptism of Infants

(Children age 7 years and younger)

Baptism Preparation Classes for families planning to

have their child baptized at Immaculate Heart of Mary

will take place the first Wednesday of every month at

7:30 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Center. Parents must

attend; sponsors are also encouraged to join us for the class. Families must be registered for the class prior to

attending by contacting the Rectory. We will celebrate

the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, May 22nd and

June 12th. You must be pre-registered and attend the

Baptism Preparation Class held first Wednesday of

the month.

Baptism of Children (Children who have celebrated their

8th Birthday and older.)

Children who have celebrated their 8th birthday must

participate in a process - The Rite of Christian Initiation (R.C.I.A.) adapted for Children. This

process takes place over three to five years and includes

your child attending Faith Formation Classes and Mass regularly. This is a faith journey for both you and your child. When there is an appropriate readiness, your child is baptized, confirmed and receives Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. Your child continues regular

instruction in the Faith Formation Program for several years after their initiation. For more information contact S. Mary Ann.

Only Parents or Legal Guardians may register a child for Baptism. No date is definite until you have completed all registration forms at the Rectory.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

The R.C.I.A. is designed for adults who have never been baptized, perhaps been baptized in another faith, or baptized Catholic but never received Eucharist and Confirmation. This is an opportunity to

explore life in the Catholic Community, have a companion on your faith journey, prepare for the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, and/or Eucharist, and Confirmation).

What can you do to help someone who seeks to be part of the Catholic Church? Accompany them to Mass; encourage them on the journey; introduce them to other parishioners.

If you or someone you know is interested in learning

more about the RCIA call: S. Mary Ann at:

718-871-1310 x 15

Proximate Preparation

Penance, Eucharist and Confirmation

All families registered in our parish who

anticipate their children will receive Penance

& First Eucharist (Communion) in the spring

of 2016 or Confirmation in the fall of 2016 at Immaculate

Heart of Mary Church must attend our Proximate

Preparation Program. This would include children of our

parish currently registered in Saint Joseph the Worker

Catholic Academy, other Catholic or Private Schools and/

or our Children’s Faith Formation Program.

Children who worship in other parishes who will be

attending Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy and

wish to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at Immaculate

Heart of Mary will need a letter from their pastor granting

them permission to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

In addition, children of our parish who attend other private

or Catholic Schools are encouraged to ‘come home’ to

receive the Sacraments of Initiation at Immaculate Heart of

Mary.

Proximate Preparation is for parents and children to attend

together.

As always, it is the expectation that all are attending mass

regularly. Remember these are the Sacraments of

Initiation, initiation into the worshipping community. For

further information or clarification, please contact S. Mary

Ann. To assist us in planning, please call to register if you

are not attending our Children’s Faith Formation Program.

All Proximate Preparation Sessions take place

in the School (3002 Fort Hamilton Parkway)

Practice for All Children on

Saturday, April 16th

10:00 a.m. or 12:00 Noon (see p. 9)

Sacrament Preparation News!

Adult Confirmation Preparation

Adults already baptized and who received First Communion and need only to be confirmed are encouraged to register for our Adult Preparation Process. Gatherings will begin April 13th with

Confirmation on the Feast of Pentecost, May 15, 2016.

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For so the Lord has commanded us, "I have made you a

light to the Gentiles, that you may be an instrument of

salvation to the ends of the earth."

Acts 13: 47

"Everything is connected. Concern for the environment

thus needs to be joined to a sincere love

for our fellow human beings and an unwavering

commitment to resolving the problems of society."-

-Pope Francis, Laudato Si’, no. 91

Earth Day is April 22

For the organization, Earth Day Network

(www.earthday.org), the mission is to build the world’s

largest environmental movement. As they state on their

webpage:

*Earth Day Network’s mission is to broaden and diversify

the environmental movement worldwide and to mobilize it

as the most effective vehicle to build a healthy, sustainable

environment, address climate change, and protect the Earth

for future generations.

*Growing out of the first Earth Day, Earth Day Network is

the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental

movement, working with more than 50,000 partners in 196

countries to build environmental democracy. We work

through a combination of education, public policy, and

consumer campaigns.

*The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, activated 20

million Americans from all walks of life and is widely

credited with launching the modern environmental

movement. The passage of the landmark Clean Air Act,

Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and many other

environmental laws soon followed. More than 1 billion

people now participate in Earth Day activities each year,

making it the largest civic observance in the world.

Pope Francis, in his great encyclical, Laudato Si’, makes

concern for the environment more pointed with three

simple words, EVERYTHING-IS-CONNECTED. As he

states, "We have to realize that a true ecological approach

always becomes a social approach; it must integrate

questions of justice in debates on the environment, so as to

hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor" (49). .

. "When all these relationships are neglected, when justice

no longer dwells in the land, the Bible tells us that life itself

is endangered" (70).

The Earth Day Network declares, "Let’s make big stuff

happen." For actions: http://www.earthday.org/take-action/

Pope Francis declares, "We are faced not with two separate

crises, one environmental and the other social, but rather

JUSTICE NOTES—EARTH DAY—APRIL 22, 2016

with one complex crisis which is both social and

environmental. Strategies for a solution demand an

integrated approach to combating poverty, restoring dignity

to the excluded, and at the same time protecting nature

(139). . .What kind of world do we want to leave to those

who come after us, to children who are now growing

up?" (160).

God declares: I have made you a light. . .that you may be

an instrument of salvation.

--Barbara Molinari Quinby, MPS, Coordinator of Social Justice

Ministries Sacred Heart Cathedral--Raleigh, N.C.

An Invitation from Fr. Patrick Boyle, OFM Pastor of Our Lady of Peace

to Join with St. Francis College Students & Faculty

‘Blessing of the Gowanus Canal!’

Friday, April 22nd

Meet at the Canal Street Bridge at 3:30 p.m. or

Meet at 3:00 p.m. in front of Our Lady of Peace.

The gifts of ‘Nature’ need our respect, care, and in extreme

cases, our ‘prayer!’ Perhaps no other object of nature is

more in need of our prayer at this time, then our own

Gowanus Canal! So many plans have been proposed over

the years for its cleansing and revitalization, but even

though the discussions continue, nothing seems to be

happening. Perhaps we need to offer our collective prayer

as a community, and petition God’s blessing upon the

waters of the ‘Gowanus!’

We will gather at the Canal Street Bridge for a simple ‘Rite

of Blessing’ at 3:30 pm Friday, April 22nd (those who

wish, may gather in front of the Church at 3:00 p.m. and

walk together to the Canal Street Bridge.) Following the

‘Rite of Blessing,’ we will come back to the Church

grounds for a little fraternal reception.

“Mercy is “the beating heart of the Gospel.”

Pope Francis, Misericordiae Vultus, April 11, 2015

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish

Spring Extravaganza

Friday, April 29th at 7:00 p.m.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Rex Manor

1100 60th Street

Brooklyn, New York 11219

Admission Tickets are: $50.00

Ticket includes: 4 Course Meal

Valet Parking

Mini-Packet of Raffle Tickets

No Admission Tickets will be sold at the Door.

Admission Tickets are available at the Rectory

Total collected for Super 50/50: $830.00

For further information or

to join the committee, please call:

Sylvia at 718-871-1310 x10.

New items are needed for raffles and gifts.

Do you have baskets you would like to donate?

All donations can be brought to the Rectory.

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PARISH & COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

La Comunidad Hispana del Corazón Inmaculado de María

va a tener la próxima reunión

el domingo 1 de mayo de, 2016

después de la misa 11:45 en el Centro Mariano

The Hispanic Community of

Immaculate Heart of Mary

will be having it's next meeting on

Sunday, May 1, 2016

after the 11:45 mass, in the Marian Center

Saturday, April 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Mass

Practice: Monday, April 18th at 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 24th at 11:45 a.m. Mass

Practice: Thursday, April 21st at 3:30 p.m.

Children of the Parish

First Holy Communion

Children who have been preparing for First

Holy Communion will be welcomed

to the Table of the Lord on:

Men’s Spirituality

Wednesday, April 27th

at 7:00 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Center

All men of the parish are invited to join Men’s Spirituality.

Women’s Spirituality Meeting

Monday, April 18th at 7:30 p.m. in the Rectory

All women of the parish are invited to join us!

A Night of Inspiration with ValLimar Jansen

Monday, April 18th—7:30 p.m.—9:00 p.m.

St. Athanasius

6120 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn 11204

All are welcome for a Night of

Inspiration—especially youth

and families—All are Welcome!

ValLimar was with us at IHM for

several days in the fall of 2014 for

the Parish Mission—here is an

opportunity tf you missed her to be

gifted with her story & song!

Blessing of the Gowanus Canal

Friday, April 22nd at 3:30 p.m.

Meet at the Canal Street Bridge

For more details see

page 8 of this bulletin.

Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio

Will Join Us at the 4:30 p.m. Mass

English and Urdu

on Sunday, April 24, 2016

Bishop DiMarzio was unable to join us

last Sunday for the special mass with the

Urdu Community. He will be with us next Sunday.

Crowning of Mary

Sunday, May 1st at 11:45 a.m. Mass

All teens & children of the parish who

received First Holy Communion on Holy

Thursday, Easter Vigil, or April 23rd &

24th are asked to come in their

Communion Outfit to participate in a very

special way at the May Crowning.

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WORLD YOUTH DAY 2016

To Read Pope Francis’

World Youth Day 2016 Message

Visit: http://w2.vatican.va/content/

francesco/en/messages/youth/documents/

papa-francesco_20150815_messaggio-

giovani_2016.html

Just 96 Days Until Departure!

Please remember in prayer all those

Pilgrims preparing for Krakow with Pope

Francis. Blessed are the Merciful!

“Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us!

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Golden Age—Seniors Did you know that 55+ is the “Golden Age?”

This group meets on Tuesday Afternoons in

the Marian Center—Activities Include:

Arts & Crafts, Bingo, Cards, Trips & More!

Have Ideas? Have Energy? Come & See?

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Cancer Guild Can you sew a simple straight stitch?

In addition to sponsoring great trips to

Atlantic City, this group meets each

Monday to sew soft pads for cancer patients

at St. Rose Home. These pads ease the pain

and discomfort of rough bed sheets. Imagine the relief

these simple pads bring to individuals who are in bed for

more hours than you can imagine. Working as a team, the

group cuts fabric and padding to create these soft pads.

And just imagine, you get to share good company for an

hour or two. The group is always in need of soft cotton,

flannel, and quilts.

Donations can be left at Rectory.

YOU JUST MIGHT BE WHO WE NEED!

Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy

Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America

(BSA). A Scout who attains this rank is called an

Eagle Scout or Eagle. Since its introduction in 1911,

the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than

two million young men. The title of Eagle Scout is

held for life, thus giving rise to the phrase “Once an

Eagle, always an Eagle.”

Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges and

demonstrating Scout Spirit through the Boy Scout Oath and

Law, service, and leadership. This includes an extensive

service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and

CONGRATULATIONS CONNOR WHELAN

manages and complete an Eagle Scout Board of Review.

Eagle Scouts are presented with a medal and a badge that

visibly recognizes the accomplishments of the Scout.

Additional recognition can be earned through Eagle Palms,

awarded for completing additional tenure, leadership, and

merit badge requirements.

Working with many volunteers, Connor

successfully planned & coordinated a Benefit

Concert for the Sisters of Saint Joseph in

October 2014. More than $4,000 was raised

for the Sisters. Having met with the Board of

Review, Connor has achieved Eagle Scout!

PARISH & COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Scouting News!

Congratulations to the Following Boys in our Faith

Formation Program who Received

the Following Religious Awards:

VIRTUS TRAINING SESSION

Wednesday, June 1st at 7:00 p.m. Marian Center

2805 Fort Hamilton Parkway

Brooklyn, New York

You must pre-register online at www.VIRTUS.org.

All adults who will be working with the youth of our

parish and/or in the diocese must take this training.

Limited seating.

Go to: Registration—Session you will attend is

Immaculate Heart of Mary—June 1st. Your organization is the Diocese of Brooklyn. Follow the prompts and complete all information.

Ascension Thursday—May 5th

A Holy Day of Obligation

Wednesday, May 4th—Vigil Mass

4:30 p.m. All Faith Formation

Gathers in the Church

Thursday, May 5th 8:45 am & 7:30 p.m.

Light of Christ

Dante Brooks-Redriguez

Tyler Macias

Jacob Rivera

Parvuli Dei

Joseph Arden

Adam Bueno

Ryan Macias

Dylan Wallace

Marius Zandoli

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Rosary Society News Update!

Last Sunday the Rosary Society met.

While some members were not present

some new faces joined us. There was

small group discussion and then large

group brainstorming. Many good ideas

were shared and there was a sense of

hope and enthusiasm. Of course, it takes many people to

make any endeavor a success. Fr. Gill discussed forming a

new leadership team.

Those interested in being part of a Leadership Team are

asked to see Fr. Gill Before April 21st.

What is a Parish Rosary Society?

The Altar & Rosary Society of Immaculate Heart of Mary

is an organization of parish women with the following

purposes:

1. To unite women of all ages of the parish community in

a bond of sisterly support and concern to build up the Body

of Christ.

2. To join in prayer and devotion under the patronage of

Our Blessed Lady especially through devotion to the

Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

3. To provide an opportunity for worship, fellowship and

service within the parish and the Windsor Terrace/

Kensington area community.

In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, all are

invited to pray the Rosary each day with

the special intention for Immaculate

Heart of Mary Parish Rosary Society.

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“I think this is truly the most wonderful

experience we can have: to belong to a people

walking, journeying through history together

with our Lord, who walks among us!

We are not alone; we

do not walk alone.

We are part of the

one flock of Christ

that walks together.”

Pope Francis, The Church of Mercy

MOTHER’S DAY RIBBONS

Your Name: ________________________________

Phone: ________________ or ________________

(Number of Names: __________ X $10.00

Amount Enclosed: ________ ($10.00 per Name)

Please PRINT Each Name Clearly

In Memory of ______________________________

In Memory of ______________________________

In Honor of ________________________________

In Honor of ________________________________

In Thanksgiving for _________________________

In Thanksgiving for _________________________

Special Intention ____________________________

Special Intention ____________________________

Once again we will have an opportunity

to ‘Remember’ and/or ‘Honor’ those

who have been ‘Mother’ to Us. All requests must be submitted to the Rectory

Before Thursday, April 27th